Incidents and Accidents
On 30 June 2005, a Dornier Do 228 (9N-ACV) aircraft skidded off the runway while attempting to land at Lukla Airport after a flight from Kathmandu. There were only minor injuries to the nine passengers and three crew members. After the accident, the aircraft was reportedly withdrawn from use and written off.
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—Walter Bagehot (1826–1877)
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